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6 cute ways to serve your summer drinks
With outdoor entertaining in full swing, it’s all about serving cool, refreshing drinks on a humid day. Here are some fun and decorative ways to serve your ice-colds.
June 27, 2014
Photo, Kristina Curtis.
Drink presentation
The indispensable dispenser
A drink dispenser is wonderful addition to any backyard get-together (or even for a kid's lemonade stand!). Of course, the biggest perk is that your bevvies will stay bug-free.
Short Footed Glass Beverage Dispenser, $90, Williams-Sonoma.
Short Footed Glass Beverage Dispenser, $90, Williams-Sonoma.
Vintage glassware
Get crafty with your drink glasses and opt for something different, such as milk and pop bottles. They will add a fun, vintage look to your summer soiree.
Vintage milk bottles, $27, Etsy.
The strong stuff
Plan on serving some of the hard stuff? Forgo shot glasses and opt for lemon halves instead. These would go great with limoncello and vodka — don't forget a sprinkle of sugar!
Put a straw in it
Throw brightly coloured straws into drinkware — it's an easy and inexpensive way to dress up your summer cocktails. Tip: Have guests write their initials on washi tape and secure on straws like a flag. No more lost cups!
Stripey straws, $14 for set of 25, Etsy.
Stripey straws, $14 for set of 25, Etsy.
The drink station
Create a drink station using an old cart or console table, then dress it up with your party essentials.
A classic pitcher
Whether you're hosting a casual brunch or a blow-out BBQ, a glass pitcher can always come in handy. Bonus: It can also double as a vase.
Solano Pitcher, $39, Pottery Barn.
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